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Dexamethasone
Subsidy Information and Financing Scheme
SDL
SDL
MSHL
MSHL
Drug Guidance
Yes
Post-marketing information
Yes
Summary of Biologics
No
Active ingredient: Dexamethasone
General information
Subsidy Information and Financing Scheme
[SDL] Dexamethasone Tablet 500 mcg, 4 mg
[SDL] Dexamethasone Phosphate Injection 4 mg/mL
[MSHL] Dexamethasone Tablet 0.5 mg, 4 mg
For cancer treatment.
[MSHL] Dexamethasone Injection 4 mg
For cancer treatment.
Legend
This section shows the following:
Subsidy Scheme and Clinical Indication (where applicable) of drugs listed in the MOH List of Subsidised Drugs
Subsidised brands of vaccines recommended in the National Immunisation Schedules listed in the MOH Subsidised Vaccine List
Cancer Drug and Clinical Indication listed in the MediShield Life Cancer Drug List
As this website is updated monthly, please refer to MOH List of Subsidised Drugs, MOH Subsidised Vaccine List or MediShield Life Cancer Drug List for the most updated information.
Legend list
Indicator | Legend |
|---|---|
SDL | Standard Drug List |
MAF | Medical Assistance Fund |
SVL | Subsidised Vaccine List |
MSHL | Cancer Drug and Clinical Indication listed in the MediShield Life Cancer Drug List |
Drug Guidance for Subsidy
[NR] The Ministry of Health’s Drug Advisory Committee has not recommended listing dexamethasone 0.7 mg intravitreal implant on the MOH List of Subsidised Drugs for treating diabetic macular oedema, macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion and non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye. The decision was based on the unfavourable clinical and cost-effectiveness of intravitreal dexamethasone implant compared with current treatment options.
Legend
This section displays recommendation from the MOH Drug Advisory Committee for subsidy and appropriate use of the drug as extracted from the Agency for Care Effectiveness (ACE) Drug Guidances. As this website is updated monthly, please refer to the ACE website for the most updated information.
Legend list
Indicator | Legend |
|---|---|
R | Recommended for subsidy |
NR | Not recommended for subsidy |
General Availability in Public Healthcare Institution
Note:
General availability information reflected is based on the Public Healthcare Institutions’ (PHI) formulary on what is commonly used for treating their patient population and may or may not be available for patients not under the care of that institution. It does not reflect the PHI’s actual inventory availability and is subjected to change. Please consult the Public Hospitals or Polyclinics for details on availability and supply restrictions/considerations. General availability is not tied to any brand unless otherwise stated.
Users are to consult the respective PHIs for actual inventory availability and supply restrictions/consideration
Drug availability
Formulation | Public Healthcare Institution |
|---|---|
Tablet 500 mcg |
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Tablet 4 mg |
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Injection 4 mg/mL |
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Ophthalmic Ointment 0.1% |
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Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% |
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Ophthalmic Solution (Preservative-Free) 0.1% |
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Ophthalmic Implant 0.7 mg |
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Submucosal Paste 1 mg/g |
|
Registered Product(s) Information
Clinical and product info
Clinical info | Product Info |
|---|---|
Information under the Indication, Dosage and Contraindication sections are extracted from the relevant Package Insert/Patient Information Leaflet of the product available on HSA Infosearch. For more information, please refer to the product's Package Insert/ Patient Information Leaflet available on HSA Infosearch. The information provided is for informational purposes only, and is not exhaustive. The information provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for any medical advice. | Information available here are product details as registered with the HSA. As this website is updated monthly, please refer to HSA Infosearch for the most updated product information. |
Oral
* The following products do not have any clinical information available
Submucosal
* The following products do not have any clinical information available
Ophthalmic
* The following products do not have any clinical information available
Intravenous / Intramuscular
* The following products do not have any clinical information available